12 Pieces of Workout Equipment You Can Take Anywhere

Because traveling doesn't have to derail your workout routine

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Traveling? You don't have to leave your fitness routine at home. Jenner Images

Just because you’re headed out on the road doesn’t mean you should let your exercise routine fall to the wayside. No matter where you're headed—whether there will be a gym nearby or not—toting some equipment with you will ensure you can stick to your regimen and keep your fitness goals on track, especially if you won't be able to ride.

Here, 12 lightweight and versatile items you should bring with you on every trip—even if it's just for a weekend.

If you don’t already have resistance bands in your arsenal, you’re missing out. They're one of the easiest things to pack, and the most versatile. You can use them to help you stretch before your workout, you can use them to make exercises—like pull-ups—easier, or you can use them to make exercises—like push-ups, squats, or curls—harder.

Kettlebells are great for strength training—swings, squats, presses, and more—but their weight is not ideal for traveling. This one can be filled with water once you arrive at your destination. Drain once you’re ready to go.

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This collapsible foam roller is lightweight and folds and expands instantly. Essential for relieving your sore post-workout muscles, this one has a three-dimensional surface that'll do an even better job of restoring blood and oxygen to the areas that need it most so you can be ready to go again the next day.

Reduce soreness and inflammation with this double massage ball. It does an awesome job of loosening knots in places a regular foam roller might not be able to get to as well. Use it on your feet, calves, shoulders, armpit area, and anywhere else that could benefit from a quick deep tissue massage.

Need to relax? Yoga can help. It can also help you stay in shape while keeping your heart healthy. You would think that most yoga mats are already portable, but they're often bulky when rolled up. This one was designed to be folded so it won’t take up much more room in your bag than any of the other clothes you’ve packed.

Build your upper-body strength anywhere with this durable pop-in and pop-out doorway pull-up bar. You can even use the multiple screw-in door mounts to adjust to different heights for a permanent setup when you’re back.

Get that six-pack you’ve been dreaming about with the help of this easily portable ab roller. It’s got two non-skid wheels with grip handles for stability, and it only weighs one pound while being eight-and-a-half inches across. Translation? It takes up barely any room in your suitcase.

Perfect your footwork and speed with this ladder that comes with ground anchors and a carrying bag for easy storage. You’ll improve your acceleration, balance, and overall body control with cardio and agility drills that'll help you both on and off the bike.

If you haven't incorporated jumping rope into your regular workout routine, you're missing out. This handy piece of equipment offers up a total-body workout—not only does it offer one of the best cardio exercises around, but it targets your shoulders, arms, and legs, too. So what are you waiting for?

Designed to work on any surface, such as hotel carpets or gym floors, these compact sliders give you a complete ab workout because they require you to engage your entire core the whole time. Trust us when we tell you that you’ll start to feel the burn pretty quickly.

Sure, there are tons of collapsible water bottles out there, but none of them are as thoughtfully designed for working out as the Elate Care collapsible bottle is. It’s a true squeeze bottle, which means it’s easier to sip while being active so you won’t forget to hydrate. It also has a hook to clip onto your bag so you don't have to worry about having enough room in your bag to store it.

If you thought you couldn't take dumbbells with you when you travel, think again. You need only pack them away in your luggage and fill them up with water when you're ready to work out. You won't have to skip arm day ever again!

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